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Q. Which of the following graphs shows the correct variation of acceleration due to gravity with the height above the earth’s surface?

Gravitation

Solution:

Acceleration due to gravity with height $h$ varies as $g \propto \frac{1}{ r ^2}$
(when $r=R+h$ ). Thus variation of $g$ and $r$ is a parabolic curve.